A hybrid version of well-being: An attempt at operationalisation

Authors

  • Tomasz Kwarciński Department of Philosophy Cracow University of Economics
  • Paweł Ulman Department of Social Statistics Cracow University of Economics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15678/ZP.2018.46.4.03

Keywords:

well-being, hybrid well-being, capability approach, autonomy, adaptation

Abstract

Objectives: This paper aims to investigate the possibility of constructing a hybrid version of well-being and making an attempt at its operationalisation.

Research Design & Methods: The theoretical framework is based on the capability approach of Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, while the empirical part of the paper refers to a fuzzy set theory.

Findings: We propose three measures of hybrid well-being, referring to (1) the minimum formula, (2) a mobility index, and (3) the concept of internalities.

Implications / Recommendations: We are convinced that it is not only possible to create a philosophically informed measure of well-being, but also that this kind of measure can be crucial in the context of public policy due to its sensitivity to autonomy and adaptation problems.

Contribution / Value Added: Findings of this research can be seen as an attempt to merge philosophical investigation with economics theories and applications.

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Author Biographies

  • Tomasz Kwarciński, Department of Philosophy Cracow University of Economics

    ul. Rakowicka 27
    31-510 Kraków

  • Paweł Ulman, Department of Social Statistics Cracow University of Economics

    ul. Rakowicka 27
    31-510 Kraków

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Published

2019-03-25

How to Cite

Kwarciński, T., & Ulman, P. (2019). A hybrid version of well-being: An attempt at operationalisation. Journal of Public Governance, 46(4), 30-49. https://doi.org/10.15678/ZP.2018.46.4.03